Chef Q&A

Stories behind the food we love.

This Hospitality Duo is Making Waves in Charleston

By Susan Nefzger

Kelleanne and Ryan Jones will open their fourth spot under Free Reign Restaurants this fall.

Plant Junkie: A Culinary Vegan Journey

By Nicolette Degrassi

Chef Hiranth Jayasinghe creates a tribute to his father.

Grillin’ and Chillin’ with Chef Dale Talde

By Elizabeth Hazard

Top Chef stand-out Dale Talde gives grilling an upgrade with his latest Tastemade show, All Up in My Grill.

Reinvent the Crunchwrap Supreme? That Calls for a Pro.

By Amanda Mactas

This San Antonio-based chef and James Beard Award nominee was selected to give the Taco Bell classic a makeover.

Pastry with a View: Meet Jamie Welsh of The Coastguard House

By Nicolette Degrassi

Lots of kids played make-believe with their Easy-Bake Oven. This one turned it into an early career move.

Artisanal Doughnuts with a Mexican Twist

By Marc Cuenco

Chef Fany Gerson brings her cultural culinary influences to Brooklyn-based Fan Fan Doughnuts.

From Rapper to Chef, Lyrics Born Plays on

By Amanda Mactas

With Dinner in Place wracking up 2 million views, crossover hit seems an apt description.

Bringing the Memphis Smoke to Atlanta Cooking

By Allanah Dykes

After a kidney transplant, Chef Darryl Taylor turned to a keto lifestyle, and joined the smoking foods movement.

This Texas Chef Is Paying Students to Attend His New Culinary School

By Shelby Kearns

San Antonio’s Brian West is turning his industry on its head at West Point Culinary School.